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James Lyman Merrick letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 10

Merrick, James Lyman, 1803-1866

James Lyman Merrick letter to Justin Perkins in which Merrick responds to Perkins' inquiry about "a box of newspaper etc. from America" noting the article had not yet arrived but a caravan was expected soon. Merrick relays news of the political conflict between France and the United States and the likelihood of war. He comments on the Persian King's desire for a European school at Teheran (Tehran) and endorses Perkins' opinion that this was the time for evangelical action in Persia. Merrick says he is glad that Perkins has a good home and is no longer subject to the cares and troubles of a pilgrim. Merrick also conveys greetings from Mr. Twig and from Mr. Buchner, who hopes Perkins is blessed with many children.

James Lyman Merrick letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 January 10
Malek Kassem Mirza letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant, 1837 February 16

Qājār, Malik Qāsim Mīrzā, Shahzādah, 1807-1859

Malek Kassem Mirza (Malik Qāsim Mīrzā) letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant thanking them for the supply of school books in English and says they are pleased with the kind offer of further supplies of books in English from America. Mirza also thanks Grant for his contributions to "the Encyclopedia," which he hopes was been written in English rather than French noting the former will be met with better acceptance.

Malek Kassem Mirza letter to Justin Perkins and Asahel Grant, 1837 February 16
James Lyman Merrick letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 February 20

Merrick, James Lyman, 1803-1866

James Lyman Merrick letter to Justin Perkins in which Merrick makes note of the observance of the sabbath in Persia, of calls upon his charity, and of the local mail service. Merrick says he was cheered by news of Perkins' evangelizing among the Mussulmans (Muslims) of Oormia (Urmia). He comments on the situation of Stephan, who left Perkins' service in Oormia and returned to Tabreez (Tabrīz). Merrick makes comparisons between Stephan's situation and slavery in the United States confessing he has "a little 'abolition'" in him when he hears of how people of their countries are treated and spoken of. Merrick reports that Mr. Haas (Friedrich Haas) might visit Perkins' in the near future if his son's health improves enough to travel. Merrick also shares news that the prospect of war between France and the United States was nearly removed.

James Lyman Merrick letter to Justin Perkins, 1836 February 20